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Overview |
MICA | Salem College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1053/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MICA | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 22% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Salem College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 469 students)
MICA vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Salem College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 70.1% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.1% higher at MICA than Salem College ($51,870.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than MICA ($18,354 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 24.3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,300 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 16.6% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($30,048 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 21 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Salem College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Salem College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Salem College (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $5,300 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem College and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/